Joseph Ridge
Brigantine, NJ 08203
Phone: 609-***-****
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Motivated and friendly Cook with experience in preparing various food items and operating cooking equipment. Adept in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ordering supplies and complying with health department regulations for food preparation, storage and sanitization.
Skills
Customer service
Teamwork
Organization
Creative thinking
Sanitize utensils
Maintain health code standards
Verbal communication
Operate dishwashing equipment
Cleaning and sanitation guidelines
Health code requirements
Cleaning procedures
Experience
April 2022 to Current
Acme markets Brigantine, NJ
Night Stocker
Rotated merchandise to maintain freshness and quality and disposed of damaged and expired items.
Checked shelf labels on specific items to maintain accurate pricing.
Oversaw labeling and packaging processes for inventory items.
Located and pulled merchandise on out-of-stock pull lists and prepared items for sales floor stocking and replenishment.
Set up and removed promotional displays routinely to maintain accurate item pricing and signage.
Collected and disposed of cardboard and packing material to minimize hazards.
Rotated and faced products during restocking to meet merchandising and quality standards.
Enforced internal policies regarding perishable products to complete stock rotation, labeling and sales tracking.
Complied with safety protocols to support hazard reduction and on-site accident response.
February 2022 to April 2022
Primos pizza Brigantine, NJ
Prep Cook
Portioned, arranged and garnished food to serve to waitstaff or patrons.
Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain appropriate back stock levels.
Washed, peeled, cut and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
Cleaned kitchen, walk-in refrigerators and freezers to promote food safety and sanitation.
Tasted, smelled, or pierced food with utensils to determine doneness.
Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
Handled and cleaned kitchen equipment safely to prevent damage or injury.
Memorized and utilized serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures.
January 2013 to March 2018
Quality inn Groton, CT
Houseman
Swept, mopped, scrubbed, waxed, vacuumed and polished floor.
Checked and replenished various tools, supplies and cleaning solutions.
Maintained complimentary hotel lobby areas, including morning coffee service and nightly concierge events.
Education
June 2005 Montville high school Montville, CT